The updated XBee S2C 802.15.4 modules are built with Silicon Labs' EM357 SoC and offer improved power consumption, support for over-the-air firmware updates, and provide an upgrade path to DigiMesh® or ZigBee mesh protocols if desired.

Digi International also offers its wireless connectivity kits that provide a hands-on way to learn how to use XBee RF modules for device connectivity and sensor networking.

Wires No Longer Bind Automation SystemsThe automation space is making a transition from wired connectivity to wireless. The wireless control of systems is an essential part of the Internet of Things (IOT) world.